Looking for where to dine on this beautiful island? From oyster cabanes to gastronomic restaurant options, there is something tasty for every budget. Moreover, this guide covers the best places village by village. For everything else to visit: What to do on the Île de Ré?
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Saint-Martin — Chef Toiras and Le Sénéchal
Hôtel de Toiras
Chef Toiras makes refined cuisine on the Quai Job Foran. The dinner is memorable, the taste outstanding and the service world-class. Expect a higher gastronomic price, but a truly exceptional dining experience. Hotel rooms are among the best on the island for a comfortable stay.
Budget : 80 à 150€
Le Sénéchal
Le Sénéchal offers tasty market cuisine just off the main rue. You will find fresh fish, a good atmosphere and great value. Menus are often accessible for a relaxed dinner.
Budget : 30 à 60€
La Flotte — Port, cabane and view
Oyster cabanes located on the quai offer oysters and seales at direct rate. It is often one of the best deals on the island. Enjoy the view of les bateaux and dine like a local around the port area, facing the sea. Additionally, restaurants nearby serve fish, cuisine and good drinks at different levels of cost. Most beautiful beaches of the Île de Ré.
Budget : 20 à 35€
Le Bois-Plage — Bar and cycling stop
Le Bois-Plage is a great terrace to sit and dine after cycling. There is also a bar to enjoy the evening and a food shop to discover local specialties. Options are budget-friendly, with an affordable cost for lunch or dinner. For more information: sel-re.com.
Budget : 15 à 30€
La Couarde — Village square and cyclists
Just off the main place, this is where cyclists stop to dine during a day on the island. The cuisine is served under the plane trees. Furthermore, restaurants are budget-friendly with a moderate cost and direct access from the cycle paths. Arriving by bike is simple and convenient.
Budget : 15 à 45€
Ars-en-Ré and Loix — Cabane, rue and authentic taste
Cabanes des marais serve fresh oysters with salt and fish caught that morning. It is a uniquely authentic dining experience at a simple local cost. In Ars, terraces line the rue with a view of the church tower. Moreover, the road towards Loix has a few outstanding discreet restaurants. Visitors often discover an excellent local table at fair price.
Budget : 15 à 30€
Les Portes-en-Ré — Dinner at the end of the world
Local restaurants offer dinner in a wild setting. The view is beautiful, children are welcome and good drinks are always available. Menus are available at different levels of cost depending on the restaurant. Furthermore, the atmosphere is relaxed and access is easy after a day exploring the island.
What to do in Les Portes-en-Ré ?
Budget : 15 à 25 €
Saint-Clément — Lunch near the lighthouse
Simple cuisine near the Baleines lighthouse is ideal with children after the visit. You will find fish, a view from the terrace and a welcoming service. The setting by the ocean is excellent, usually at a reasonable price for lunch.
For more: pharesdebaleines.fr.
Budget : 15 à 20€
Sainte-Marie — First dinner after the bridge
Sainte-Marie is conveniently located just after the bridge from La Rochelle. There is a good menu on the place centrale and a relaxed atmosphere. It also offers great value for a first dinner on the island. It is indeed the first taste of island food and an easy stop when arriving.
Budget : 15 à 30€
The markets
Saint-Martin market is the liveliest on the island. You will find vegetables, honey, salt, local drinks and specialties, all at typical market rates. Schedule and telephone on iledere.com.
Our tips
First, book early and check the website and telephone, restaurants fill up fast. This is especially true in high season when rates and demand increase. Ask for the catch of the day. Additionally, take children to the oyster cabanes, an experience they love and often at a very accessible cost. Come by cycling or bike, most addresses are simple to locate on the island paths. Finally, stay flexible on the budget, some of the best meals here are the simplest ones, eaten facing the coast and the sea.
